Overview
Work Arrangement:
***After the initial training period, this is a hybrid role, working onsite in our offices.***
Investigates and analyzes potential Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and fraudulent transactions and document findings up to and including filing out Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) and escalating cases to the proper government enforcement a uthorities.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions
- Conducts financial forensic investigations on Anti-Money Laundering (AML) cases involving complex transaction patterns, including those derived from internal escalations, referrals from business lines, law enforcement requests, and department intelligence.
- Determines and pursues the best investigative approach for each unique case, ensuring material risk factors are addressed in compliance with AML department policies and regulatory expectations.
- Writes and prepares Suspicious Activity Reports (SAR), following established regulatory guidelines and time frames.
- Documents steps taken through the investigation escalation process through supporting research and data.
- Communicates findings, status, open issues, and other AML-related items to management regularly.
- Interfaces with internal and external partners to obtain information, as needed, on questionable transaction activity.
- Works closely with internal groups to ensure understanding of SAR and investigative requirements.
- Provides feedback, input, and suggestions on Know Your Customer (KYC) issues, acting as a subject matter expert on the operations and processes to streamline and improve function effectiveness.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education/Experience Requirements
- Undergraduate degree in a related field preferred. Otherwise, a non-related undergraduate degree and combination of training and experience will be considered.
- 3 years of transaction monitoring, KYC, sanctions, fraud, or investigative experience in BSA/AML.
Preferred Requirements
- Experience in writing and preparing Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements preferred.
- Strong working knowledge of AML and KYC rules and regulations with exposure to SARs documentation.
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- A team player, able to work effectively in a team fostered, multi-tasking environment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, e.g., Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook.
Background & EEO Statement
This job will be open and accepting applications for a minimum of five days from the date it was posted.
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The Bancorp Bank, N.A. is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or other protected category with respect to recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment.
Employment with The Bancorp Bank, N.A. includes successfully passing a background check including credit, criminal, education, employment, OFAC, and social media background history.
